Private schools' 'harassment' turns Ludhiana parents towards govt schools

Amid the coronavirus lockdown in the Ludhiana city of Punjab state, the enrollment number of students increased by 18% in government schools this year.

Few parents in the city alleged that private schools are forcing them to pay tuition fee amid COVID-19.

They said, "Despite government's relaxation, private schools are harassing us to pay fee.

Classes are also not being conducted properly.

We are admitting our children in government schools."They also said that now government schools are also providing smart and better educational facility to children.